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Kristiansand

Practical info Kristiansand, Norway

Getting around the city

Kristiansand is fairly flat and compact, and many visitors choose to navigate the downtown area by foot. City buses operate throughout the city, with lines going east, west, and north throughout the day (although they are less frequent in the evenings and on weekends). There is a night bus service on Fridays and Saturdays. Taxis are available but rather expensive. If travelling frequently into the suburbs and out of town, hiring a car is the best option.

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last Sunday in October).

Electricity

Electrical current is 230 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs are in use.

Currency

The official currency is the Norwegian Krone (NOK), divided into 100 ore. Larger establishments accept major credit cards. Use of credit cards is widespread, with Eurocard/Mastercard, Visa, American Express and Diners Club the most common. Foreign currency can be exchanged at banks and major post offices, as well as many hotels and travel agents, although for poorer rates. ATMs are available in all towns and cities.

Communication

The international access code for Norway is +47. Local operators provide GSM 900 mobile phone networks and cover most of the country. Internet cafes are widely available.

Climate

Kristiansand has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. Average summer high temperatures (June to August) are about 69°F (21°C), with long sunny days and less rainfall; while in winter (December through February) average low temperatures drop to 25°F (-4°C). Kristiansand experiences moderate rain about half of the time, and snow is common in the winter months. The best time to visit Kristiansand is in the sunny summer months.

Car rental

Airport taxi's

Agder Taxis and Taxi South offer fixed-price rides to and from the airport.

Facilities

The airport features shops, several bars and restaurants, a conference centre, bank, lost and found, disabled services, and a tax refund desk.

Parking

Short-term parking (P1) is located in front of the terminal, and costs NOK 40 per hour. P2 offers rates of NOK 40 per hour and NOK 230 per day, and is within walking distance of the terminal. P3 has hourly rates of NOK 25, daily rates of NOK 190, and weekly rates of NOK 600. The cheapest long-term parking is located in P5, and costs NOK 400 for a week with days in addition to full weeks at NOK 60 per day.

Internet

Kristiansand provides free wifi for two hour sessions, on the AIRPORT network.